Mid-Century French Oil on Board Abstract with Thick Impasto, signed Rene carved man with axe a perfect imperfection I assume

a perfect imperfection I assume product of variation in the original dying of the thread

though it has lost one arm

The underside is cardboard and the whole thing is quite sturdy and sound and to my sensibilities really pretty fabulous

the worn dark wood

and with a mirror on the inside lid

Mid-Century French Oil on Board Abstract with Thick Impasto, signed Rene carved man with axe a perfect imperfection I assumeNothing I love more that a small painting that feels as complete and resolved as a large one, which I think this one does; a little gem. I purchased it from a dealer whose mother brought it back from Paris many years ago, so know for sure it is French and of course Rene is a clue, too! Great color and nice thick impasto that feels like icing on the cake. Framed as found: 8 1 2" x 6 13 16". Oil, on board I believe: 7 3 4" x 6 1 8". A little dirty, and